Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 3 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Bulgaria, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Passport photograph
3. Fully completed and signed Bulgaria Visa Application
4. Copy of flight itinerary showing round-trip transportation
5. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card) if applicable

Business Visa

1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 3 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Bulgaria, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Passport photograph
3. Fully completed and signed Bulgaria Visa Application
4. Copy of flight itinerary showing round-trip transportation
5. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card) if applicable
6. A letter of invitation from Bulgarian host
7. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Blugaria, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
   1. state the nature of business to be performed;
   2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
   3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
   4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

Visa Information

Multi-Entry visas are normally issued to business travelers whose business contacts in Bulgaria require frequent entries into the country. The Bulgarian Embassy requires prior approval from Sofia for the issue of Multi Entry visas. Visa processing time is subject to the discretion of the Embassy. Please allow adequate time for processing.
Visas are valid for three months from date of issue and may be extended before the date of expiration.

Citizens of the US and the European Union (holders of regular passports) are not required Bulgarian visas for a stay of up to 30 days. However, a border tax of approximately US $20 is payable on entry. If planning to stay more than 30 days, or traveling on diplomatic or official passport, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance.

For motorists a national drivers license is required. Motor vehicle insurance can be arranged at the Bulgarian border point of entry for nominal fee.